13380 (v.2) Psychology 610 - Couples and Family Therapy

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	6715 (v.5) Psychology 604 - Individual Psychotherapy or any previous version AND 6719 (v.5) Psychology 606 - Group Psychotherapy or any previous version
Syllabus:	Extension of knowledge and skills in individual and group work to couples and family therapy. Focus on the family lifecycle and family of origin influences, and their impact on couple and family relationships. Development of knowledge and skills in couple and family assessment and interventions.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated - A critical understanding of the major dimensions of family functioning, family systems, and the major models of family therapy. Demonstrated a critical understanding of the key issues in working with couples, and the rationale for intervention strategies across key models. Demonstrated a framework for intervention with a couple and/or family. Demonstrated a critical understanding of relationship dynamics with regard to major issues such as domestic violence, stepfamilies, extra-partnership affairs etc. Applied a preventative or wellness orientation related to life span issues.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Byng-Hall J., (1995), Rewriting Family Scripts - Improvisation and Systems Change, NY, Guildford Press. Fraiberg S., (Ed.), (1994), Assessment and Therapy of Disturbances in Infancy, London, Jason Aronson inc. Papadopolous R.K. and Byng-Hall J., (Eds.), (1997), Multiple Voices - Narrative in Systemic Family Therapy.
Unit Texts:	Clulow C., (Ed.), (2001), Adult Attachment and Couple Psychotherapy - The Secure Base in Attachment and Research, London, Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology. Nichols M.P. and Schwartz R.C., Family Therapy - Concepts and Methods, (4th ed.), Boston,Allyn and Bacon. Johnson, Susan M. (1996), The Practice of Emotionally Focussed Marital Therapy: Creating Connection . New York, Bruner/Mazel Publishers.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Critical Review 50%, Family of Origin case study 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. (Weekly Log - Ungraded)
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y